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American appears in Russian court on drug charges

Robert Woodland Romanov, a U.S. citizen, appeared in court Monday after being arrested in Moscow on charges alleging he trafficked large amounts of illegal drugs.

17 Macedonian police officers charged with helping prisoners escape

17 police officers serving at the Idrizovo prison in Skopje, North Macedonia, were detained Monday under suspicion they helped assist escapees in two separate incidents last year.

Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?

More than 2 dozen herds of U.S. dairy cows in 8 states have been affected by a bird flu outbreak; the U.S. food supply remains safe according to health officials.

World donors pledge $2.1 billion in aid for war-stricken Sudan to ward off famine

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday that world donors have pledged more than $2.1 billion in humanitarian aid for Sudan's 51 million people as its population is on the brink of famine.

Blinken assures US support of Black Sea allies as Ukraine urges military aid during conference

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, via a video feed at the Second Black Sea Security Conference in Bulgaria, told allies bordering the Black Sea they could depend on U.S. support.

Animal protection group warns of high risk of animal-to-human diseases in Chinese fur farms

Human Society International's study of five Chinese fur farms found them to have poor conditions and high risk of developing diseases that could transfer from animals to humans.

Burmese rebels guard border town against junta attempt to reclaim it

A key town along the border between Thailand and Burma has been fought over by the Burmese military and the rebel forces, who recently captured it and have successfully defended it.

Singapore PM to step down after 2 decades, handing power to his deputy

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced his resignation after two decades in office, effective May 15. His deputy, Lawrence Wong, will succeed him.

Expert warns of 'chilling reality' TikTok threat poses: 'China's greatest asymmetric advantage'

China expert Michael Sobolik spoke with Fox News Digital about the threat TikTok poses to the United States, which he wrote about in his book 'Countering China’s Great Game.'

Iran warns US to β€˜stay away’ as America shoots down drone launched at Israel

Iran's mission to the United Nations warned the U.S. to "stay away," arguing that their drone and missiles attacks were justified by the UN Charter.

4 teenagers suspected of planning an Islamic extremist attack arrested in Germany

German authorities said four teenagers were arrested on Friday after being suspected of planning an Islamic extremist attack; a court issued warrants for them over the Easter weekend.

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died at age 83, his company says

Roberto Cavalli, the Italian fashion designer known for his textile innovations and 'glamorous' style, has died at age 83; he is survived by his partner Sandra Nilsson and six children.

Biden Treasury Dept official testifies 'any dollar' Iran gets in aid will fund 'violent' activities

The Treasury Department this week admitted that any funds sent to Iran go directly to funding "violent" activities of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps "before it’s ever used for their people and humanitarian aid."

Brazil court says government must compensate victims of stray bullets in police raids

The Brazilian Supreme Court ruled that victims of stray bullets during law enforcement or military operations must be compensated by the state, including in cases with inconclusive forensics reports.

Russian military trainers arrive in Niger as relations deteriorate with the US

As Niger pulls away from close cooperation with the U.S. in counterterrorism efforts, the country has instead turned to Russia for help with fighting Islamic insurgents.

All about King Maha Vajiralongkorn: The world’s richest monarch

King Maha Vajiralongkorn is the wealthiest monarch in the world with between $30 and $45 billion to his name. The wealthy king has been married four times and has seven children.

Uruguayan singer-songwriter Jorge Drexler is embarking on his first tour of Europe

Jorge Drexler, a singer-songwriter from Uruguay, is embarking on his first Europe tour after his latest album earned him 4 Latin Grammy Awards; he will go to Ireland and Italy among other countries.

Israeli settlers attack a West Bank village, killing 1 Palestinian and wounding 25

Dozens of Israeli settlers stormed into a Palestinian village in the West Bank on Friday, killing one Palestinian man and wounding 25 others; settlers set houses and cars on fire.

3 dead after militia shootout in Ethiopian capital

A shootout between police and militiamen in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, left three people dead β€” a rare occurrence of regional violence spilling into the densely-populated capital.

Rescuers in Ukraine pull 5 puppies from the rubble of a building destroyed by fire

Five puppies were rescued by firefighters from underneath the rubble of a destroyed building in Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy; a video shows workers rinsing the puppies with water.

Police official is shot to death in Mexico's troubled resort city of Acapulco

Eduardo ChΓ‘vez, the head of municipal traffic police, was shot to death on Thursday in Mexico's resort town of Acapulco; the crime is still under investigation.

3 Dutch skiers killed in Austrian Alps avalanche

Three Dutch skiers were killed in a Thursday avalanche near the Austrian ski resort of Soelden, according to authorities. A fourth was rescued and hospitalized.

What to know about the real estate tycoon sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest fraud case

Vietnamese businesswoman Truong My Lan has been sentenced to death in the country's largest ever financial fraud case; she was arrested in 2022 and later charged with fraud totaling $12.5 billion.

California's stifling environmental policies harming Latino workers as White middle class flees state: study

A new study shows that California's pivotal players in the "carbon economy" – Latinos – are stifled by the state's progressive climate policies, affecting industries like agriculture, construction, manufacturing, trucking and manufacturing.

Mexico wants UN to suspend Ecuador over its police raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito

AndrΓ©s Manuel LΓ³pez Obrador, president of Mexico, said his country wants the United Nations to suspend Ecuador from the international organization; tensions have soared between the two countries.

Portuguese Catholic Church announces it will compensate victims of sex abuse

The Portuguese Catholic Church has unanimously agreed to compensate victims of sex abuse by clergy; a fund will be created with contributions from all of the Portuguese dioceses.

Steelworkers at the UK's largest production plant vote to strike over job losses

Union officials announced Thursday that 1,500 workers at Britain's largest steel production plant have voted to strike for the first time in decades, in protest of the planned loss of 2,800 jobs.

Japanese PM Kishida to address Congress, discuss Asia-Pacific tension

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will address U.S. lawmakers in the face of rising tension in the Asia-Pacific region and highlight the close alliance between the two countries.

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